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Ginger Brand
Ginger Wanita Brand, 68, of
Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Aug. 4,
2015, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpa-
tient Unit, in Mason City.
A funeral service was held on Sat-
urday, Aug. 8, at Clear Lake United
Methodist Church, with the Rev.
Dr. Jacqueline Thompson officiating.
Burial was in Memorial Park Cem-
etery.
Family suggests memorial contri-
butions to the Ginger Brand Memo-
rial Fund.
Ginger was born April 2, 1947,
the daughter of Merritt “Slim” and
Frances Fisher. She married Robert
“Bob” Charles Brand on July 16, 1966
at the Clear Lake United Methodist
Church. He preceded her in death on
Sept. 4, 2011.
Ginger graduated from Clear
Lake High School, class of 1965.
She owned and operated the Wagon
Wheel, and was a homemaker most of
her life.
Ginger was a tremendous cook
who enjoyed playing cards, billiards,
gambling on the slot machines at
the casino, watching her soap operas,
and taking pontoon rides. She loved
spending time with family and grand-
children, especially while playing
board games.
Ginger is survived by a son, Todd
(Amanda) Brand, of Mason City;
three grandchildren, Ashley Brand,
Britny Brand, and Nevyn Fisher, all
of Mason City; seven great-grand-
children, Nevaeh, Naomi, Kennedi,
Anastasia, Mathayus, Sapphira, and
one on the way; three siblings, Myrna
(Richard) Berneman, of Mason City,
Burton Fisher, of Burchinal, Iowa, and daughters, Barbara (Dale) Charl-
Bob Fisher; four sisters-in-law, Wavel son, of Clear Lake, and Susan (Paul)
Lichman, of Britt, Marvel Thompson,
of Mason City, Sharon Jenkins, of Bay
City, Wis., and Karen Hueneman, of
Garner, Iowa; and many nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by
her parents; husband; two sisters,
Rose Olthoff and Delores Jesse; three
brothers-in-law, Ronald, Larry, and
Richard in infancy; a sister-in-law,
Janyce Stromley; and a nephew, David
Hueneman.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Cha-
pel, Clear Lake, was in charge of ar-
rangements.
Gaylen Wilson
Gaylen Wilson, 78 of Thornton,
Iowa, died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, at
his home.
Per Gaylen’s wishes, his body has
been cremated and a private inurn-
ment will be in Memorial Park Cem-
etery, Mason City.
George Peterson
George Johan Peterson, 90, of
Clear Lake, died Thursday, Aug. 6,
2015, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpa-
tient Unit, in Mason City.
A memorial service was held on
Monday, Aug. 10, 2015, at Ward-Van
Slyke Colonial Chapel, in Clear Lake,
with Pastor Dennis Ganz officiating.
A private family inurnment was held
in Elim Cemetery, rural Fertile.
In lieu of customary remem-
brances, family suggests memo-
rial contributions to Elim Cemetery,
Kingland Cemetery, or Hospice of
North Iowa.
George was born Nov. 19, 1924,
the son of George Luther and Inge-
borg (Kvamsdal) Peterson. He mar-
ried Marilyn Jean Kingland on Nov.
19, 1946, in the Little Brown Church,
Nashua, Iowa.
He attended Forest City High
School and graduated from Waldorf
College. He was a U.S. Army Veteran
serving during World War II from
1943-1946. He worked 35 years for
Gjellefald Construction Company as
an Operating Engineer and five years
for the Clear Lake Water Department,
retiring in 1986.
George was a member of the
American Legion, Veterans of For-
eign Wars, Odd Fellows, serving as
the Noble Grand, and the Interna-
tional Union of Operating Engineers
Local 234 B. He was an avid stamp
and coin collector, collecting not only
for himself, but his two daughters and
grandchildren. He also loved collect-
ing and working with model trains.
George is survived by his wife,
Marilyn Peterson, of Clear Lake; two
Strome, of Des Moines; three grand-
children, Todd (Kristen) Charlson, of
Clear Lake, Xan (David) McNelly, of
Norwalk and Paul Strome III, of Des
Moines; one great-granddaughter,
Sutton McNelly, of Norwalk; and a
sister-in-law, LaVonne Berry of Visalia,
Calif.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; five sisters, Lillian Akers, Hel- Wilma Butner; siblings, Robert But-
en Lyng, Ruth Davis, Evelyn Helge-
son, and Edith Peterson; and a brother,
C. Melvin Peterson.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial
Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Family suggests memorial contri-
butions to the Gaylen Wilson Memo-
rial Fund, 112 Elm St., Apt. 2, Thorn-
ton, Iowa.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial
Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of
arrangements.
Aug. 12, 2015 • Page 3
OBITUARIES Association for
Preservation of
Arnie Nichols Gertrude Thoe John Ayers Clear Lake picnic,
meeting is Sunday
Arnie Drew Nichols, 57, of Clear Gertrude J. Thoe, 96, of Mar- John Ayers was born on Sept. 22,
Lake, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, at shalltown, Iowa, formerly of Webster 1939, to Lowell and Kathryn (Peter- The Association for the Preser-
the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient City, Iowa died Monday, Aug. 10, son) Ayers. He grew up in Waterloo, vation of Clear Lake will hold its an-
Unit, Mason City, Iowa. 2015 at the Iowa Veterans Home, Iowa with his siblings, Jo, Dave, Jim nual picnic on Sunday, Aug. 16. The
Memorial services were held on Marshalltown. and Joan. He died on Aug. 4, 2015 at event, which will be held at P.M. Park,
Monday, Aug. 10, at the Open Bible Graveside services will be held Edgewater Retirement Community, will begin at 5 p.m., with a social pe-
Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, at West Des Moines, Iowa. riod followed by dinner.
Will Hunsacker officiating. Family the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake. Visitation will be held at Ham- The meal will include a pulled
suggests memorials to Arnie Drew Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Sat- ilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 pork sandwich, pasta salad, ships and
Nichols Memorial Fund. urday until the time of the service at Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, dessert bars and is available for $9.50
Arnie was born July 12, 1958, in the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 2:30- in advance and $10 at the door.
Mason City, Iowa, the son of Donald Clear Lake. The family suggests me- 4:30 p.m. This will be followed im- Invited speakers include Chuck
and Dorothy (Kennedy) Nichols. He morials to Alzheimer’s Research or mediately by a vigil service at 5 p.m. Gipp, Iowa Department of Natu-
graduated from Britt High School in charity of your choice. The Memorial Mass will be held at ral Resources director; Scott Grum-
1976. Gertrude Julia Thoe was born St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, mer, Iowa DNR Fisheries biologist;
He worked at Opportunity Vil- June 3, 1919 in Spring Valley, Minn., 7075 Ashworth Road, West Des Dr. John Downing, ISU professor of
lage, Clear Lake. Arnie enjoyed pho- the daughter of Gjert Peter and Julia Moines on Friday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m. Ecology/Evolution & Organismal Bi-
tography, fishing, gourmet cooking (Moen) Oss. She received her el- John was a professor, a lawyer, a ology; and Dereck Namanny, urban
and especially shooting pistol with ementary and high school education judge, an ordained Catholic deacon, conservationist, Dickinson County
his daughter. His favorite saying was, at Spring Valley and her cosmetology an A-league player in tennis, rac- SWCD.
“Go with the flow.” degree at Fort Dodge, Iowa. quetball and handball, a member of Speakers will provide updates on
Arnie is survived by his daughter, She married Emery Thoe in countless councils and boards, teller topics such as Ventura Marsh, wa-
Kristyn (Tony) Maciej, Farmington, 1941, in Mason City, Iowa. Besides of lousy jokes and the ultimate en- tershed improvements, water quality
Minn.; three granddaughters, Kylie, being a wife and mother she was a joyer of the finer things in life. monitoring and the CLEAR Project.
Brianna and Alivia; his parents, Don nurse’s aide for 10 years and cosme- John was preceded in death by Everyone is invited to attend.
and Dorothy Nichols, Clear Lake; tologist for 25 years. They resided in his parents; siblings, Jo, Dave and
his brother, Ken Nichols, Clear Lake; Clear Lake and later moved to Web- Jim; son, John, Jr.; and infant daugh- CONGREGATE
and nieces and nephews, Leslie, Lind- ster City in 1957. ter, Susan. MEALS
sey and Joe. She was a member of American He is survived by his wife of 54
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Cha- Legion Auxiliary and Royal Neigh- years, Cathie (Agey); a son, Michael THURSDAY - Taco salad, corn
pel was in charge of arrangements. bors Lodge, in Webster City, and Red K. Ayers; three granddaughters, salad, plums, Royal Brownie, tomato
Hat Ladies, Marshalltown. Mackenzie, Isabella and Samantha. juice.
Rodney Wallace She was preceded in death by Survivors also include his sister, FRIDAY - Crunchy baked fish,
her parents, Gjert and Julia Oss; hus- Joan, and her partner, Diane; sisters- parsleyed potatoes, creamed peas,
Rodney G. Wallace, 63, passed band, Emery (Bud) Thoe; her sons, in-law, Maggie, Bev, Sandy, Marilyn fruited pudding, raspberry lemonade.
away July 29, 2015, surrounded by Emery Richard Thoe and Gerald Lee and Janelle; brother-in-law, Phil; and MONDAY - Crab or tuna salad,
his loving family after a courageous Thoe; her half-brother, John Oss; and many relatives and friends. potato salad, corn salad, cranberry/
battle with cancer. sister- in-law, Willie Oss. In 1961 John designated his pear crisp, whole wheat roll, raspberry
He was born Feb. 10, 1952, to She is survived by two children, body to be donated for medical re- lemonade.
Richard Lee Wallace Sr. and Wilma Larry Donald (Kay) Thoe, Fairmont, search to University Hospitals in Iowa TUESDAY - Roast beef, potatoes
(Dolan) Wallace, in Odessa, Texas. Minn., and Pamela Sue (Roger) Roth, City, Iowa. with gravy, carrots and broccoli, apple-
Rodney served his country during the Evansdale, Iowa, and a daughter-in- Memorial contributions may be sauce Jello, orange juice.
Vietnam War as a parachute rigger in law, Elaine Thoe, Colorado Springs, directed to the American Parkinson WEDNESDAY - Chicken rice cas-
the Army. Colo.; seven grandchildren; 11 great- Disease Association, 1200 Pleasant serole, beets or layered lettuce, hot
If you knew Rodney, you under- grandchildren; one great-great-grand- St., E-524, Des Moines, Iowa 50309 fruit compote, chocolate chip bar, or-
stood his love for adventure. He spent child; two brothers, Calvin (Mary or Edgewater Good Samaritan En- ange juice.
nine months a year in the Philippines Lou) Oss, Minneapolis, Minn. and dowment Fund, 9225 Cascade Av- Congregate meals are served at
kite surfing and building his dream Donald (Mary Jo Dathe) Oss, Spring enue, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266. the Senior Centers in Clear Lake, 105
home on the beach in Romblon, Phil- Valley, Minn.; and several nieces and Condolences may be expressed at: S. 4th St., at 11:40 a.m. and in Ventura,
ippines. Rodney also loved hiking, nephews. www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com. 4 N. Weimer St. at 11:45 a.m. Call 357-
base jumping and all things adventur- Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Cha- 5443 in Clear Lake and 829-3517 in
ous. pel, Clear Lake, was in charge of ar- Ventura for reservations.
He is survived by his mother, rangements.
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ner, Jr., Richard (Smitty) Wallace, Clare Hoblit
Debbie Butner, Max Butner and Dar- Trainwreck
rell (Polly) Butner; also a son, Chris- Clare C. Hoblit, 89, of Mason Wednesday & Thursday “R”
topher (Susan) Kunz; and grand- City, Iowa, formerly Clear Lake, died
children, Sydney, Rylan and Reagan Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 at the Good Mission: Impossible
Kunz; and numerous nieces and Shepherd Health Center, Mason City. Rogue Nation
nephews. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Cha-
He was preceded in death by his pel, Clear Lake, was in charge of ar- Friday & Saturday 7 p.m“.PG-13”
dad, Richard Wallace, Sr.; and step- rangements.
dad, Robert Butner, Sr. Saturday & Sunday Matinee • 1:30 p.m.
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